hypsometric tint
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A coloring technique on maps that uses different shades to show variations in land height.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The atlas uses _____, with green for lowlands and brown for higher mountains."
Answer: hypsometric tint
In your own words, what does "hypsometric tint" mean?
A coloring technique on maps that uses different shades to show variations in land height.
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